Category Archives: Hometown Military News

Duckworth calls for pay for active, retired military during government shutdown

Posted on January 22, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill, took to the Senate floor to call for all military personnel to receive pay during the shutdown.… MORE

10 Illinois soldiers return from Kuwait deployment

Posted on November 30, 2017

Ten Illinois soldiers who are part of the Chicago-based 633rd Theater Gateway Personnel Accountability Team are back home for the holidays after serving overseas for nine months and they’re looking to catch up on lost time with their families.… MORE

Guard program to help families at home while loved ones deploy to Afghanistan

Posted on November 10, 2017

The mission is both abroad and at home for the Illinois National Guard, which is sending off six soldiers to support missions in Afghanistan.… MORE

Parents of Sgt. Rodgers establish fund at IPCF

Posted on September 11, 2017

The parents of Army Ranger Josh Rodgers have established a memorial fund with the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation.… MORE

Caterpillar awarded military contract

Posted on August 31, 2017

A local company will build equipment for the U.S military.… MORE

Remembering Josh Rodgers in pictures

Posted on April 28, 2017

This photo gallery has been created to share the love and laughter of Josh Rodgers, 22, who was killed during a firefight against ISIS insurgents. His parents Kevin and Vondra Rodgers were notified of their son’s death on Wednesday.If you have photos you would like to add to the gallery please send them to Patti@Wjbc.com.An online…… MORE